Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond

It’s still Welcome Back Week at Western Nevada College; a free BBQ, games, activities, and meet and greet with the new college President will be in Rotary Square at lunchtime. Muscle Powered starts the day with a hike up Kings Canyon Road. In addition to sturdy shoes and water, you’ll want to bring a camera – the views of Eagle Valley are impressive. Start the weekend early with some live music for a good cause. Enjoy Greg Austin on the stage at Living the Good Life: there’s no cover, but a portion of tonight’s food and beverage sales will benefit the Swithwick/Francone family.

THURSDAY, Aug. 30: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Kings Canyon Road - Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road, by the trailhead (8am-9:30am, in case of bad weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours *not including travel time if we carpool to the trailhead, may have an elevation gains of 500’ or more; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — "The Surrealist Eye" A Surrealist Art Exhibition in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; Exhibit Reception with artist Kim Scott 4:30pm-6:30pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Welcome Back Week at Western Nevada College (10am-2pm Welcome Our New President BBQ; meet new President Dr. Vincent Solis, enjoy lawn games, speed sketch artist, water slides, bounce houses and soak college faculty or staff in the Rotary Plaza)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 2pm; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Live Music featuring Lucas Paul at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (12pm-2pm; Indie-folk with a touch of Texas)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, permission forms are available at the library)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Artist Reception and Exhibit Opening for "The Surrealist Eye" A Surrealist Art Exhibition in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (4:30pm-6:30pm, 5:30pm Guest Speaker, artist Kim Scott)
• — Fundraiser for the Smithwick/Francone Family with Live Music featuring Greg Austin at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-9pm, live music begins at 7pm; no cover, 20% of sales will go to the family and donations gladly accepted)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — "The Westering Man" Presentation by Patrick Moriarty and Sandie LaNae in the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; lecture will discuss the life and times of Joseph Rutherford Walker (1798-1876) pioneer, trailblazer, adventurer, and the "Westering Man"; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — August Birthday Thursday featuring Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (begins at 8pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)